Studying English is about much more than reading and writing; it's a doorway into a realm of career opportunity and creative expression that lasts a lifetime. English is an ideal major for careers that require skills in critical thinking, reading, and communication, as many businesses and professional schools prefer the well-rounded training that the program provides. Cal Lutheran's English Department faculty maintain a high level of instructional integrity, involve themselves with their students in first year writing through upper division courses, and encourage students to present their research and creative work at local, regional, and national undergraduate conferences. The English curriculum sharpens critical thinking, reading, and communication skills and promotes an appreciation for literature, making English an ideal major for students interested in careers that require these skills. Our majors enter a broad range of fields, including teaching, law, business leadership, nonprofit development, political advocacy, publishing and content development, public relations, marketing and advertising, film, new media, the ministry, and library and information science. Majors can compete for paid positions that offer them opportunities to build their teaching and leadership skills and gain insight into the learning process. These include departmental assistantships, internships, Writing Center tutors, Editor-in-Chief and Assistant Editor of Morning Glory, and Academic Advising and Learning Resource Center tutors.

Many businesses and professional schools prefer the well-rounded training of an English major to the specialized focus of a pre-professional major. For those considering a career in education, the department offers a major tailored for the California single-subject credential. The department also offers a writing concentration for students who want to pursue an MFA or a career in professional writing. Career paths: PR Account Coordinator Consumer Response Specialist Online Operations Manager Research Supervisor Media Research Associate Executive Assistant Magazine Editor Teacher